State v. Doug Britton

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Supreme Court Case Name: 
State v. Doug Britton
Case Date: 
1931
Court Origin: 
Circuit - Criminal
Cause/Crime: 
Murder

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County:

  • Monroe
Division: 
East
Number of Pages: 
121
Notes / Description: 

Britton charged with shooting Perrin Harris and killing him. Jury found Britton guilty of second degree murder and sentenced him to a maximum 15 years in penitentiary. Britton moved for new trial, was overruled, and then appealed.